Executive Recruiter Jobs

Explore Executive Recruiter jobs that connect experienced recruiting professionals with leadership opportunities. Executive recruiters identify, assess, and attract senior leaders and specialized talent for organizations, often partnering directly with executives and hiring teams. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Executive Recruiter Do?

Executive recruiters manage searches for senior-level, executive, and hard-to-fill positions. Their work may include clarifying role requirements with stakeholders, sourcing and engaging candidates, evaluating qualifications, coordinating interviews, supporting offer negotiations, and maintaining candidate relationships. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on in-house talent acquisition, retained or contingency search, or a particular industry or function.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly value strong communication, relationship-building, and consultative skills, along with experience managing complex searches. Knowledge of sourcing strategies, applicant tracking systems, interview practices, and compensation discussions can be useful. Some positions also seek expertise in a specific sector, executive function, or geographic market. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Executive Recruiter Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, employer, and whether the role includes incentives or commission. Executive recruiters can progress into senior recruiting, talent acquisition leadership, search practice management, or broader human resources roles. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities that match their career goals.

Find Executive Recruiter Jobs on Ladders

Search Executive Recruiter openings and review job details, qualifications, and compensation information to identify roles that fit your experience. Explore opportunities across employers and industries, and take the next step toward a senior recruiting career.

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$78K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team to source and assess top talent, driving organizational success through innovative recruiting strategies and strong partnerships with hiring managers...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role in executive recruiting, managing the full lifecycle from candidate sourcing to placement. Collaborate with senior executives and enhance your skills through ment...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team as you lead full life-cycle recruitment in A/E Construction, partnering with experts to enhance workforce strategies and deliver top talent solutions for our clie...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future by driving recruitment strategies in A/E Construction. Collaborate with industry experts to source top talent and enhance workforce planning, ensuring our clients...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform recruitment strategies by leading full life-cycle sourcing for A/E Construction. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance workforce planning and deliver top talent solutions, driving cli...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Corporate Recruiter, driving recruitment strategies and sourcing top talent in the A/E Construction sector. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance workforce planning and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Corporate Recruiter, driving recruitment strategies and sourcing top talent in the A/E Construction sector. Collaborate with leaders to enhance workforce planning and deliver...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive the lateral attorney hiring process by collaborating with key stakeholders, managing recruiter relationships, and overseeing onboarding. Ensure effective integration and maintain hiring statisti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to the growth of our clients by sourcing and attracting top talent through innovative recruiting strategies. Partner with stakeholders to enhance talent acquisition processes while becoming...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $200K *

Drive the recruiting strategy for entry-level and lateral associates, overseeing outreach initiatives, summer associate programs, and recruitment analytics to attract top talent and advance the firm’s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative recruiting strategies for law students and lateral associates in the West Coast market. Collaborate with teams to enhance firm visibility at key law schools and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$42K - $136K *

Empower your career by driving recruitment strategies, collaborating with management, and sourcing top talent. Utilize data-driven insights to meet staffing objectives while supporting a diverse workf...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$42K - $136K *

Transform talent acquisition by sourcing and hiring top candidates. Collaborate with management to meet staffing goals, utilizing data-driven strategies and innovative recruitment techniques to enhanc...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$42K - $136K *

Join a team that's dedicated to sourcing and hiring top talent while collaborating with management to meet staffing goals. Utilize data-driven strategies and market insights to enhance recruitment eff...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$42K - $136K *

Unlock potential by sourcing and hiring top talent while collaborating with management to meet staffing goals. Drive recruitment strategies, enhance candidate experience, and support a diverse workfor...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$42K - $136K *

Empower your career by driving talent acquisition strategies and collaborating with management to attract and hire top candidates. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance recruitment processes and sup...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $167K *

Lead transformative recruitment marketing strategies to elevate brand and attract top talent through innovative campaigns and data-driven insights. Drive measurable hiring impact by optimizing employe...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $167K *

Innovate recruitment marketing strategies to enhance employer branding and talent acquisition. Lead multichannel campaigns, optimize analytics, and partner with diverse teams to attract top candidates...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $135K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing multiple commercial glazing projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams, oversee budgets, and ensure operational goals are met while driving con...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading full-cycle recruiting for technical roles. Collaborate with clients and hiring leaders to shape strategies, source top talent, and drive successful placements in a fast...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $283K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and expand a high-impact Talent Advisory practice, driving client relationships and revenue growth while mentoring a talented sales team and shaping innovative talent solut...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading full-cycle recruiting to attract top technical talent in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate closely with hiring teams and utilize innovative sourcing strategies to enhan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion full-cycle recruiting by sourcing, interviewing, and closing candidates across all functions. Ensure a streamlined process and represent the company at every candidate touchpoint for a positi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to attracting top talent for corporate roles. In this full-cycle recruiting position, you'll partner with leaders to enhance our hiring process and employer brand while en...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $196K *

Partner with us to drive executive talent acquisition, leveraging your expertise in technology and recruitment strategies to identify and engage top-tier candidates for leadership roles, ensuring alig...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an executive recruiter do?question toggle

    An executive recruiter finds and evaluates candidates for senior leadership and other specialized positions. Responsibilities may include working with hiring leaders, sourcing candidates, conducting assessments, coordinating interviews, and supporting offer discussions.

  • What qualifications do executive recruiter jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for recruiting or executive search experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and familiarity with sourcing tools and hiring processes. Industry expertise or experience recruiting for particular functions may also be preferred.

  • How much do executive recruiters earn?question toggle

    Executive recruiter pay varies by experience, location, industry, employer, and compensation structure. Some roles may include incentives or commission. Review each job listing for available salary information; Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find executive recruiter jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Executive Recruiter listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation and role requirements vary, so check individual listings for details.

  • What career paths can executive recruiters pursue?question toggle

    Experienced executive recruiters may advance to senior or principal recruiter roles, lead talent acquisition teams, manage an executive search practice, or move into broader human resources and talent leadership positions.